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Computer Graphics Programming

Author : Günter Enderle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642710794
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Computer Graphics Programming written by Günter Enderle and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS BASED ONGKS Part I gives an introduction to basic concepts of computer graph ics and to the principles and concepts of GKS. The aims of this part are twofold: to provide the beginner with an overview of the terminology and concepts of computer graphics, based on GKS, and to give the computer graphics expert an introduc tion to the GKS standard. In the early chapters of this part, the main areas of computer graphics, the various classes of com puter graphics users, the interfaces of GKS and its underlying design concepts are discussed and important terms are defined. The later chapters give an informal introduction to the main concepts of GKS and their interrelationships: output, attributes, coordinate systems, transformations, input, segments, metafile, state lists, and error handling. This introduction to the GKS framework will prepare the ground for the detailed description of 2D GKS functions in Part III and the 3D extensions to GKS in Part IV. 1 WHAT IS COMPUTER GRAPHICS? 1. 1 Defmition of Computer Graphics The Data Processing Vocabulary of the International Organization for Stan dardization (ISO) [ISO 84] defines Computer Graphics as follows: "Methods and techniques for converting data to and from a graphic display via computer. " This definition refers to three basic components of any computer graphics system - namely "data", "computer", and "display".

PDF Explained

Author : John Whitington
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449310028
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book PDF Explained written by John Whitington and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the PDF file format, threaded through with practical examples – deconstructing, creating and processing PDF files. After exploring how PDF is produced, and how it can be edited with tools from text editors to Ghostscript to PDFTK, readers will learn to deal with problems with PDF files and common error messages.

Rewriting Early Chinese Texts

Author : Edward L. Shaughnessy
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791482359
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (914 download)

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Book Synopsis Rewriting Early Chinese Texts by : Edward L. Shaughnessy

Download or read book Rewriting Early Chinese Texts written by Edward L. Shaughnessy and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rewriting Early Chinese Texts examines the problems of reconstituting and editing ancient manuscripts that will revise—indeed "rewrite"—Chinese history. It is now generally recognized that the extensive archaeological discoveries made in China over the last three decades necessitate such a rewriting and will keep an army of scholars busy for years to come. However, this is by no means the first time China's historical record has needed rewriting. In this book, author Edward L. Shaughnessy explores the issues involved in editing manuscripts, rewriting them, both today and in the past. The book begins with a discussion of the difficulties encountered by modern archaeologists and paleographers working with manuscripts discovered in ancient tombs. The challenges are considerable: these texts are usually written in archaic script on bamboo strips and are typically fragmentary and in disarray. It is not surprising that their new editions often meet with criticism from other scholars. Shaughnessy then moves back in time to consider efforts to reconstitute similar bamboo-strip manuscripts found in the late third century in a tomb in Jixian, Henan. He shows that editors at the time encountered many of the same difficulties faced by modern archaeologists and paleographers, and that the first editions produced by a court-appointed team of editors quickly prompted criticism from other scholars of the time. Shaughnessy concludes with a detailed study of the editing of one of these texts, the Bamboo Annals (Zhushu jinian), arguably the most important manuscript ever discovered in China. Showing how at least two different, competing editions of this text were produced by different editors, and how the differences between them led later scholars to regard the original edition—the only one still extant—as a forgery, Shaughnessy argues for this text's place in the rewriting of early Chinese history.

Autocad

Author : ZENER
Publisher : ZENER
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Autocad written by ZENER and published by ZENER. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to Train Beginners with Zero knowledge in Autocad. It will Establish the basic Concept of Autocad.

Exploring Natural Language

Author : Gerald Nelson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027275351
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Natural Language written by Gerald Nelson and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2002-06-27 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICE-GB is a 1 million-word corpus of contemporary British English. It is fully parsed, and contains over 83,000 syntactic trees. Together with the dedicated retrieval software, ICECUP, ICE-GB is an unprecedented resource for the study of English syntax.Exploring Natural Language is a comprehensive guide to both corpus and software. It contains a full reference for ICE-GB. The chapters on ICECUP provide complete instructions on the use of the many features of the software, including concordancing, lexical and grammatical searches, sociolinguistic queries, random sampling, and searching for syntactic structures using ICECUP's Fuzzy Tree Fragment models. Special attention is given to the principles of experimental design in a parsed corpus. Six case studies provide step-by-step illustrations of how the corpus and software can be used to explore real linguistic issues, from simple lexical studies to more complex syntactic topics, such as noun phrase structure, verb transitivity, and voice.

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2014

Author : Antonio Ramirez
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1585038199
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2014 written by Antonio Ramirez and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced—creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But un-like the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 aims to present just the right mix of information and projects that can be reasonably covered by faculty, and assimilated by students, in one semester. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. The authors have also created video tutorials for this book in which they demonstrate how to use many of AutoCAD's tools and commands. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (paper space, viewports, xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. In recognition of the diverse career interests of our students, Technical Drawing 101 includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. We include architectural drawing because our experience has shown that many (if not most) first-semester drafting students are interested in careers in the architectural design field, and that a traditional technical drawing text, which focuses solely on mechanical drawing projects, holds little interest for these students. The multidisciplinary approach of this text and its supporting materials is intended to broaden the appeal of the curriculum and increase student interest and, it is hoped, future enrollments.

Mastering Linux System Administration

Author : Christine Bresnahan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119794463
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Linux System Administration written by Christine Bresnahan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve Linux system administration mastery with time-tested and proven techniques In Mastering Linux System Administration, Linux experts and system administrators Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum deliver a comprehensive roadmap to go from Linux beginner to expert Linux system administrator with a learning-by-doing approach. Organized by do-it-yourself tasks, the book includes instructor materials like a sample syllabus, additional review questions, and slide decks. Amongst the practical applications of the Linux operating system included within, you’ll find detailed and easy-to-follow instruction on: Installing Linux servers, understanding the boot and initialization processes, managing hardware, and working with networks Accessing the Linux command line, working with the virtual directory structure, and creating shell scripts to automate administrative tasks Managing Linux user accounts, system security, web and database servers, and virtualization environments Perfect for entry-level Linux system administrators, as well as system administrators familiar with Windows, Mac, NetWare, or other UNIX systems, Mastering Linux System Administration is a must-read guide to manage and secure Linux servers.

AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015: No Experience Required

Author : Donnie Gladfelter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118862392
Total Pages : 1032 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015: No Experience Required written by Donnie Gladfelter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn AutoCAD by example with this tutorial-based guide from Autodesk Official Press Whether you are just starting out or an experienced user wanting to brush up on your skills, this Autodesk Official Press book provides you with concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions through a hands-on tutorial project that runs throughout the book. As you progress through the project, the book introduces you to the Microsoft Windows-based AutoCAD interface and then guides you through basic commands and creating drawings. A downloadable file is available from the website so that you can compare your work to the author's, and if necessary, start fresh with an intact drawing. Once you've completed the project, you will have proficiency in AutoCAD skills including: Grouping, elevations, and hatches Using text in drawings Dimensioning External references Layouts and printing Using 3D Author Donnie Gladfelter (aka "The CAD Geek"), is a top-rated trainer at CADD Microsystems and has worked with the Autodesk development team to help shape the product features. He is an AutoCAD Mentor All Star and has been a popular speaker at Autodesk University for more than seven years.

Introduction to AutoCAD 2011

Author : Alfred Yarwood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 008096575X
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2011 written by Alfred Yarwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid and surface model drawings and rendering.

Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005

Author : George Omura
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470113294
Total Pages : 1428 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 written by George Omura and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 1428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Omura's explanations are concise, his graphics are excellent, and his examples are practical." —CADalyst The Definitive CAD Resource Updated for 2005 Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 is a fully updated edition of Omura's enduring masterpiece. Once again, he delivers the most comprehensive and comprehensible coverage for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users including information on the Sheet Set Manager, field command, table tool and the software's other productivity enhancers. If you've never used AutoCAD, the tutorial approach and step-by-step instruction will help you get started right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's newest and most advanced features will help you become an AutoCAD expert. Whatever your experience, however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable resource again and again. Coverage includes: Finding your way around the AutoCAD interface Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing Keeping track of your projects with the new sheet set manager Importing spreadsheets and editing tables with the new Table tool Updating text automatically with the new field command Controlling your drawings' printed output Discovering hidden features Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process Customizing AutoCAD Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets Managing custom symbols Securing and authenticating your files Aligning and coordinating Layout views Using Publish to share files with non-AutoCAD users Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

AutoCAD® 2010 Essentials

Author : Munir Hamad
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449649645
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book AutoCAD® 2010 Essentials written by Munir Hamad and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses “mixed units”_ inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. AutoCAD 2010 Essentials includes 21 “workshops,” that complete small projects _ from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of a “real life” project from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2010.

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2024

Author : Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1630576018
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2024 by : Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller

Download or read book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2024 written by Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2024 • Covers both mechanical and architectural projects • Twenty six hours of video instruction is included with each book • Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text • Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course • Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced—creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But unlike the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 aims to present just the right mix of information and projects that can be reasonably covered by faculty, and assimilated by students, in one semester. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. The authors have also created extensive video training (178 videos, 26 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start off by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's commands and features. The videos progress to more advanced topics where the authors walk students through completing several of the projects in the book. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (paper space, viewports, xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. In recognition of the diverse career interests of our students, Technical Drawing 101 includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. We include architectural drawing because our experience has shown that many (if not most) first-semester drafting students are interested in careers in the architectural design field, and that a traditional technical drawing text, which focuses solely on mechanical drawing projects, holds little interest for these students. The multidisciplinary approach of this text and its supporting materials are intended to broaden the appeal of the curriculum and increase student interest and, it is hoped, future enrollments.

Introduction to AutoCAD 2012

Author : Alf Yarwood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136074228
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2012 written by Alf Yarwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the complexities of the world’s bestselling 2D and 3D software with Alf Yarwood’s new Introduction to AutoCAD 2012. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. Alf Yarwood has once again produced a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering. A fold-out list of frequently used keyboard shortcuts will help you perform actions quickly while working through the book, and an appendix of ribbon references clearly describes all the software tools that are used throughout the book. Further education students in the UK will find this an invaluable textbook for City and Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid. Readers will also be able to visit a free companion website at: www.introtoautocad2012.com where they will find worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages, and results for the exercises in this book, as well as further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2024 Edition)

Author : Daniel John Stine
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1630575984
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2024 Edition) written by Daniel John Stine and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Helps you get ready for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam • Covers all the exam objectives in detail • Tutorials help to reinforce the material covered • Comes with practice exam software that simulates an actual exam The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide is designed for the AutoCAD user who is already familiar with AutoCAD. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials in the use of AutoCAD to help you prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam. The text covers all the exam objectives for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam. Each topic is covered in detail, and then is followed up with tutorials and quizzes to reinforce the material covered. The emphasis of the tutorials is to focus on the use of the ribbon and contextual menus rather than keyboard entry in the command line. The tutorials will strengthen your ability to use the software without reliance upon tool tips. Passing the AutoCAD Certified User Exam establishes that you have a basic aptitude in AutoCAD. This credential can be added to job applications and your resume to help you stand out from the crowd. Once you pass the Certified User Exam you can continue your journey and begin working toward the next level of certification. Practice Exam Software Included with your purchase of this book is practice exam software. The practice exam software is meant to simulate the actual Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User exam. It can be downloaded and run from any computer and it will get you familiar with the official exam and check your skills prior to taking the official exam. The practice exam software requires you to use Autodesk AutoCAD to perform actions in order to formulate the answer to questions, just like the actual exam.

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2020 Edition)

Author : William Wyatt
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1630572748
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2020 Edition) written by William Wyatt and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide is designed for the AutoCAD user who is already familiar with AutoCAD. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials in the use of AutoCAD to help you prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam. The text covers all the exam objectives for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam. Each topic is covered in detail, and then is followed up with tutorials and quizzes to reinforce the material covered. The emphasis of the tutorials is to focus on the use of the ribbon and contextual menus rather than keyboard entry in the command line. The tutorials will strengthen your ability to use the software without reliance upon tool tips. Passing the AutoCAD Certified User Exam establishes that you have a basic aptitude in AutoCAD. This credential can be added to job applications and your resume to help you stand out from the crowd. Once you pass the Certified User Exam you can continue your journey and begin working toward the next level of certification. Practice Exam Software Included with your purchase of this book is practice exam software. The practice exam software is meant to simulate the actual Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User exam. It can be downloaded and run from any computer and it will get you familiar with the official exam and check your skills prior to taking the official exam. The practice exam software requires you to use Autodesk AutoCAD to perform actions in order to formulate the answer to questions, just like the actual exam.

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2019 Edition)

Author : William Wyatt
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1630572608
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide (AutoCAD 2019 Edition) written by William Wyatt and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2018 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide is designed for the AutoCAD user who is already familiar with AutoCAD. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials in the use of AutoCAD to help you prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam. The text covers all the exam objectives for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam. Each topic is covered in detail, and then is followed up with tutorials and quizzes to reinforce the material covered. The emphasis of the tutorials is to focus on the use of the ribbon and contextual menus rather than keyboard entry in the command line. The tutorials will strengthen your ability to use the software without reliance upon tool tips. Passing the AutoCAD Certified User Exam establishes that you have a basic aptitude in AutoCAD. This credential can be added to job applications and your resume to help you stand out from the crowd. Once you pass the Certified User Exam you can continue your journey and begin working toward the next level of certification.

AutoCAD 2018 Instructor

Author : James Leach
Publisher : SDC Publications
ISBN 13 : 1630571156
Total Pages : 1268 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book AutoCAD 2018 Instructor written by James Leach and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2017 with total page 1268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your AutoCAD 2018 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for almost a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD’s menu system. The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index.